Visa Categories

Employment & Work Visas

There are a wide range of visas available to those who have been offered skilled employment in Australia. These include employer-sponsored temporary and permanent visas, as well as specialist visas for certain occupations such as religious workers, academics and sportspeople, along with those seeking occupational training. See the drop down box below for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

(Check also Skilled Visas and Business Visas)

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Family Visas

Australia provides visas for close family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents, such as spouses and partners, same-sex partners, children (including adopted children), parents, related carers and other dependent relatives. See the drop down box below for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Skilled Visas

Australia offers a number of provisional and permanent visas to skilled workers who would like to migrate to or remain in Australia. This includes those who are sponsored by a State/Territory or Australian relative, as well as those applying independently. See the drop down box for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Business Visas

Australia provides several migration pathways to experienced business people, including business owners, entrepreneurs and investors. See the drop down box below for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Citizenship

If you are a permanent resident of Australia or at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship. See the drop down box below for further information about the different types of citizenship and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for citizenship of Australia.

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Student Visas

Australia's student visas allow overseas students to study registered courses at Australian educational institutions, ranging from primary and secondary schooling through to vocational studies, higher education and post-graduate education. Contact us for further information and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Visitor Visas

Visitor visas are for those who want to travel to Australia for a short period, whether to visit family, attend to business, undertake short-term work or simply for tourism purposes. See the drop down box below for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Other Visas

Australia provides a number of special temporary visas to those who need to travel to Australia for a certain purpose, including domestic work, sports,entertainment, medical treatment or retirement. Bridging visas enable those seeking a migration pathway to remain lawfully in Australia, while Resident Return visas allow permanent residents to travel back to Australia. See the drop down box below for further information about each sub-category and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to apply for this type of visa.

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Appeals

Australia allows a person whose application for a visa has been refused, or whose visa has been cancelled, to appeal this decision to a Tribunal. This includes those who are seeking recognition as a refugee. See the drop down box below for further information about the different Tribunals and/or a free assessment of your eligibility to lodge an appeal with an Australian Tribunal.

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